How to Install AFE Mach Force XP 3 in. Cat-Back Exhaust w/ Black Tips - Sport Tone on your Mustang

Caution: Allow time for your vehicle to cool down prior to installation. When working on or under your vehicle proceed with caution. Exhaust systems reach high temperatures and may cause serious burns. Wear protective safety equipment; eye goggles and gloves to ensure a safe installation.

Step 1: Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.

Step 2: Securely support the vehicle on a lift or on jack stands with at least 24 inches of clearance from the frame rail to the ground.

Step 3: Loosen both driver and passenger side factory clamp sleeve located right before the factory exhaust resonator.

Step 4: Remove the Driver and Passenger side hanger brackets.

Step 5: Remove the factory exhaust system.

Step 6: Remove the factory exhaust hanger brackets and install them onto the aFe performance exhaust system.

Step 7: Install the aFe reduced extension pipes to the factory exhaust converter pipes using the provided clamps. (Note: If equipped with aFe Performance headers install the high flow 3” extensions pipes for full exhaust performance and sound).

Step 8: Install aFe X-pipe using provided clamps. Do not tighten at this time. (Note: *Afe Power badge should be on the passenger side)

Step 9: Connect the left and right muffler assemblys using provided clamps. Do not tighten at this time.

Step 10: Install the combined left and right muffler assembly.

Step 11: Adjust exhaust before tightening.

Step 12: Tighten all clamps.

Step 13: Re-connect the battery.

Step 14: Re-check all your work. Check system and re-tighten after 150 miles.

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